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45. Bert Blyleven

Bert Blyleven, the Hall of Fame Pitcher, suited up for the Texas Rangers for two seasons in the 1970’s whereby he only had a 23 and 23 record, but he showed incredible control by winning the WHIP Title in 1977.  Those two seasons in Texas two of the best he ever had in that category.  He would also boast an ERA under 3.00 both seasons.

38. Jeff Burroughs

Somewhat of an unlikely former MVP, Jeff Burroughs was named the American League Most Valuable Player in 1974 where he led the AL in RBIs and finished third in both On Base Percentage and Slugging Percentage.  Burroughs had good pop with the bat, smacking 108 Home Runs as a Ranger.  Had his defense just been average (he never had a full season with a positive Defensive bWAR), his ranking would have been significantly higher.

30. Nelson Cruz

Twice an All-Star with the Rangers, Nelson Cruz had five seasons where he belted 20 Home Runs.  Cruz would be named the American League Championship Series MVP in 2011, and over his Rangers career, he had 773 Hits with 157 Home Runs.

360. Tori Pena

Freckles on a Hispanic look!  The good doctor loves this sweet combo on Tori Pena, who represents Ireland in the Pole Vault, though she is essentially an American.